Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan created history today securing their first-ever T20I series win over Pakistan
Afghanistan created history today by securing their first-ever T20I series win over Pakistan, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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Nabi stars as Afghanistan stun Pakistan in T20 series opener
Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi guided Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first Twenty20 international of a three-game series on Friday.
Saim, Tayyab, Zaman and Ihsanullah to debut in first Afghanistan T20I
Pakistan have named a dynamic XI for the first of the three T20Is against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.
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ACB Name Squad for Home Series against Pakistan
Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Selection Committee today named a 17-member National squad for the home three-match T20I series against Pakistan, which will be played from 24 to 27 March in Sharjah.
Nangarhar B wins the WAK Provincial Grade I Tournament 2023
Nangarhar B provincial team put on an outstanding all-round performance in the final to beat Kabul comprehensively by 101 runs and win the 14th edition of the Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Provincial Grade I Tournament 2023.
Shadab to captain Pakistan against Afghanistan in Sharjah
All-rounder Shadab Khan will captain the side that includes four uncapped players, namely, Ihsanullah, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir and Zaman Khan, while Abdullah Shafique, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim have been recalled.
Joint Statement by ACB and PCB
Afghanistan Cricket Board and Pakistan Cricket Board have jointly agreed to make slight tweaks to the itinerary of Afghanistan’s home three-match T2OI series against Pakistan.
ACB Name Hamid Hassan as National Team’s Bowling Coach
Afghanistan’s Fast Bowling Great Hamid Hassan has been named as the new bowling coach of our national men’s cricket team. He will step up into the role of bowling coach during Afghanistan’s upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan.
ACB Name National U19s Squad for Home Tri-Series against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
The Afghanistan Cricket Board today confirmed the 21-member National U19s squad for the home tri-series against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka that begins on March 12 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
ACB Announces Schedule for Home Series against Pakistan
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, which will be played from March 25 to 29 in Sharjah, UAE.
CA's statement to withdraw Afghanistan ODIs is unfair and unexpected
Afghanistan Cricket Board is extremely disappointed and saddened by the pathetic statement of Cricket Australia to withdraw from Afghanistan’s home three-match ODI series in March and will officially write to the International Cricket Council about the issue.
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Australia pull out of Afghan ODI series over Taliban crackdown on women
Australia pulled out of an upcoming one-day series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday citing Taliban moves to further restrict women's rights.
Rashid Khan named Afghanistan T20I Captain
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s Cricketing Wizard, has been appointed as AfghanAtalan’s Captain for the T20I format, replacing the senior all-rounder Mohammad Nabi
Afghanistan to tour Sri Lanka in late November
Afghanistan Cricket Board today confirmed that the National Team will tour Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series in late November.
Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Tournament Started Today, 8th October 2022
The opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Ahmad Shah Abdali Regional First Class Tournament was held this morning in Ghazi Amanullah Khan Cricket Stadium, Nangarhar.
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ACB name Umar Gul as National Team’s Fast Bowling Coach
Former Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Umar Gul has been named as the new bowling coach of our national man’s cricket team. He will step up into the role ahead of the upcoming limited-overs away series against Zimbabwe.
Hindukush Strikers Wins the Green Afghanistan One Day Cup 2022
The Green Afghanistan One Day Cup 2022, which was commenced on May 8 in Khost Province, ended with the Hindukush Strikers crowned champions, beating the Pamir Legends by 3 wickets in the Grand Final of the event.
ACB Annual General Meeting Held in Kabul
The Annual General Meeting of the Afghanistan Cricket Board was held on Sunday, January 16, in ACB Central Office, Kabul, Afghanistan.
New Board Members named to Afghanistan Cricket Board
Based on the decree No: 558 of the Prime Minister of Afghanistan, HE Mr Mohammad Hassan Akhond; for further developing and strengthening daily operations, and providing better opportunities for Afghan Cricket; the following persons are appointed as board members & Mr. Mirwais Ashraf as the ACB Chairman and chair of the Board.
Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Competitions 2021 Concluded
The Ahmad Shah Abdali Regional First Class Tournament, this year’s biggest domestic event of ACB, started on November 8 in Kandahar Province and ended with the Band-e-Amir region crowned as champions
Afghanistan to host Netherlands ODI Series
Afghanistan will host the Netherlands for a three-match ODI series in Qatar in January 2022.
FreeSports announce three year cricket partnership with RDA
FreeSports, owned and operated by Premier Sports has signed a landmark deal with RDA to broadcast all tests, ODI’s and T20 fixtures involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe live on a free to air channel for everyone over the next three years.
MCC World Cricket Committee: Latest Statements on Short Pitched bowling, DRS and More
The MCC World Cricket committee (WCC) met recently via Conference Call.
Afghanistan Test and New Zealand ODIs Postponed
Cricket Australia has confirmed the postponement of the Australian men’s Test match against Afghanistan and three One-Day Internationals against New Zealand until the 2021-22 season.
Who would have predicted that: India, Afghanistan play out a tie at 2018 Asia Cup in MS Dhoni's 200th ODI as captain
In MS Dhoni's last ODI as captain, he oversaw the fifth tied match under his leadership.
Who would have predicted that: Shapoor Zadran 4/24 bags best figures by Afghanistan bowler on ODI debut
Shapoor Zadran starts his run-up quite close to the boundary, just like his bowling idol.
CWC 2019 Recap: Shakib's fifty & fifer take Bangladesh to easy win against Afghanistan
In the 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the batting effort from the Tigers was steady. Their 262-run total set the match up well, given the team's potent bowling attack.
CWC 2019 Recap: South Africa register their first win, finally
Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first after winning the toss in the 21st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and his bowlers didn't disappoint
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Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Afghanistan's Test debut against India began
June 15, 2018 - If one just keeps harping on about how momentous an occasion this was for Afghanistan and how much it meant to the players and the nation, the significance of the match may still not hit home.
Who would have predicted that: Mohammad Nabi puts on a T20 batting masterclass against Ireland
The 2nd T20I of the Afghanistan series against Ireland in 2019 had yielded 472 runs and only 9 wickets
CWC 2019 Recap: Finch and Cummins too good for flat Afghanistan
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
CWC 2019 Recap: With Kane at the helm, Kiwis complete hat-trick of wins
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
Afghanistan's National Players training camp photos
22 National players started their camp in four separate phases a day that each phase consist 5 - 6 players only.
Afghanistan's National Players to start month long training camp today
Afghan National players will take part in a month-long training camp Organized by Afghanistan Cricket Board in Kabul Cricket Stadium from today.
5 Questions with Cricket World: Afghanistan can get to T20 World Cup semis, we have a great team - Hazratullah Zazai
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Cricket Australia confident of hosting safe 2020-21 men’s and women’s International Schedule
Cricket Australia is confident of hosting a safe and successful summer after announcing its 2020-21 men’s and women’s international schedule.
ICC Guidelines for Resumption of Cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published guidelines for the safe resumption of cricket to assist its Members in restarting cricket activity in their countries as government restrictions owing to COVID-19 start to relax.
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International cricket's return after Covid-19 outbreak: Countries all discussing resumption
There have been encouraging signs of international cricket's return from each of England, West Indies, Pakistan, India, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Even an IPL in September-November is very much a possibility.
ICC Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine the ball
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CWC 2019 Recap: Afghanistan end World Cup campaign with unwanted record
In a dead rubber, all West Indian batsmen except Chris Gayle succeeded. Each of Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder got starts but none of them could go on to make a big one.
ICC to host Chief Executives Committee meeting via conference call on Thursday April 23rd
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will host a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call on Thursday 23 April.
CWC 2019 Recap: Shami's hat-trick saves India embarrassment against Afghanistan
After electing to bowl first at Hampshire, India were surprised to find a surface that was quite slow and runs were way harder to come by than they would have expected. The in-form Rohit Sharma was cleaned up Mujeeb early on and upping the ante was a struggle for India from there on.
CWC 2019 Recap: Eoin Morgan turns on beast mode
When the opposition captain smokes 148 off just 71 balls at a strike rate of over 200, takes down your best bowler and when you come out to bat, you are greeted with Mark Wood and Jofra Archer consistently breaching the 90 mph mark, as Afghanistan, there isn't much you can do.
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We know we are in uncertain times right now around the world and that we have all spent the last few days trying to understand this new world - whilst at the same time dealing with day to day work tasks and family commitments at home.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021: Full match schedule announced
A Trans-Tasman face-off at Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve is one of the highlights of a 31-match schedule announced at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021
Ireland Men's Squad Announced for Afghanistan Series
Cricket Ireland today announced the 14-player squad that will travel to India to play a three-match men’s T20 International series against Afghanistan.
Jason Holder’s interview after the West Indies beat Afghahistan by 9 wickets
West Indies captain Jason Holder spoke to members of the media after his team beat Afghanistan by nine wickets on the third day of the one-off Test match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
McGrath Foundation and Movember to be part of two T20 World Cups in 2020
With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.
Mis-e Ainak Knights Crowned Shpageeza 2019 Champions
Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights overcame a tense Final over to emerge as the Champions of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 beating Defending Champions Band-e Amir Dragons by 4 wickets in the tournament’s Final at a packed Kabul Cricket Stadium.
Dragons Head to Final Holding Nerve in a Thrilling Run Feast
Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons held their nerve and made their way to the Final after a thrilling run feast as Kabul Eagles fell short by 3 runs in the second Qualifier of Shpageeza Cricket League.
Outstanding Karim Takes Eagles to Qualifier
A record knock by all-rounder Karim Janat helped Kabul Eagles beat Speenghar Tigers in the Eliminator of Shpageeza Cricket League to qualify for the second qualifier match against Band-e Amir Dragons tomorrow.
Gurbaz, Sharafuddin Take Knights to the Final
A tremendous innings from Young batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz and great bowling by Sharafuddin Ashraf ensured Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights become the first Finalist of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 beating Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons by 7 wickets.
Javed, Najat Outclass Defenders as Dragons Qualify for Play-offs
A brilliant century by Javed Ahmadi and a five-for by Najat Masood ensured Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons outclass Arif Azim Bost Defenders beating them by a big margin of 109 runs to qualify for the play-offs of Shpageeza Cricket League.
Knights Win Thriller Against Sharks to Top the Table
Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights won their fourth match of the league stage to become table-toppers as they beat DailyFresh Amo Sharks by 3 runs in the 14th Match of Shpageeza Cricket League.
Noor Ahmad and Noor Ali Zadran take Knights to the play-offs
A brilliant bowling performance by young left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad and senior batsman Noor Ali Zadran ensured Mis-e Ainak Knights become the second team to qualify for the play-offs of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019.
Najeeb Zadran keeps Speenghar Tigers' play-off hopes alive Najib
Najib Zadran played one of the best knocks in Shpageeza’s history to keep his team, Speenghar Tigers’ hopes alive in the tournament as the Tigers were propelled to the third spot on the points table.
Noor Ali, Gurbaz Give Knights Second Consecutive Win
A century partnership between opening pair of Noor Ali Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz ensured Wazirzai Mis-e Ainak Knights secure their second consecutive victory in the ongoing SCL beating Paragon Band-e Amir Dragons by 9 runs.
Lance Klusener Appointed Afghanistan Head Coach
Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has been appointed as new Head Coach by the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
Afghanistan Premier League T20 Season II Postponed
The Afghanistan Cricket Board today terminated the Afghanistan Premier League Sanction and Commercial Rights Agreement with Snixer Sports and postponed season II of the league to next year.
Afghanistan win against England at the Physical Disability World Series
Big-hitting Afghanistan outmuscled England to book a Physical Disability World Series semi-final berth with an impressive seven-wicket victory at Old Elizabethans CC.
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Test cricket popularity strong as ever says MCC World Cricket committee
The MCC World Cricket committee has today announced a positive future for Test cricket after reviewing results from the MCC Test Cricket survey
Revised Tour Dates for Ireland v Afghanistan Series
Cricket Ireland has confirmed today revised match dates for the upcoming Ireland Men’s v Afghanistan Men’s series to be played in India.
Scotland to Play Afghanistan Next May in the Summer Internationals
Afghanistan will visit Scotland as part of next year's Summer Internationals and will play the men's international side on 8th and 10th May in Edinburgh at the Grange.
Afghanistan series a major step forward for Irish cricket," says Balbirnie - Tour dates confirmed
Ireland Men’s team will play its first-ever overseas Test match against Afghanistan in March 2019 in ‘a major step forward’ for the sport in Ireland
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Azam, Khan & Maxwell Hold Their Places at Top of the T20I Rankings
Kuldeep Yadav of India and Australia’s Adam Zampa have vaulted into the top-five of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Player Rankings for T20I Bowlers for the first time in their careers in the latest updates which were released on Monday.
Significant movements in MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Ranking
England will be ranked second on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings when these are updated following the conclusion of their series against Sri Lanka in Colombo next week.
Hope, Hetmyer, Chahal, Dananjaya and Jadeja move up ODI Player Rankings
Here are the latest updates in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings following the end of the series between India and the Windies, Sri Lanka and England, and Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
New Qualification Pathway for the men's ICC Cricket World Cup approved
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board today unanimously approved a new ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup qualification pathway at the conclusion of a week of meetings in Singapore.
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Prediction for Asia Cup 2018 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Sri Lankan cricketer is certainly going through one of its lowest phase. Although Lasith Malinga gave them something to cheer, taking four wickets for just 23 runs in his comeback match, the rest of the team disappointed the fans
ICC appeals to find remaining suspected Cricket match-fixer
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched an appeal to find the one remaining suspected match-fixer from a recent documentary.
MCC World Cricket committee statements
The MCC World Cricket committee met at Lord’s on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th August.
MCC World Cricket committee launches survey into Test cricket
As the first Test ends in dramatic fashion between England and India, MCC’s World Cricket committee seeks views of fans around the world.
Latest ICC Rankings and England India 1000th Test Preparations
The ICC has sent its congratulations to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as their men’s team prepares for their 1000th Test match
Tickets go on Sale for Ireland v Afghanistan
World cricket’s two newest Test-playing nations are set to renew their white-ball rivalry this August when Ireland meets Afghanistan in a six-match series to be held in Northern Ireland, and Head Coach Graham Ford is expecting to see a positive reaction from his side after the recent India T20 Internationals.
ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP) from 2018-2023 Released - Test, ODI and T20I
The International Cricket Council, on behalf of its Members, today released the men’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) from 2018-2023.
ICC Announces a Review of Player Behaviour Sanctions
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has commissioned a wide-ranging review into player behaviour, the spirit in which the game is played and the Code of Conduct.
Heartbreak for Ireland as Afghanistan prevail in tight encounter
Afghanistan joined West Indies as the two sides who will progress to the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019, after a hard-fought win over Ireland by five wickets in Harare today.
Afghanistan confirm Phil Simmons as head coach
Afghanistan have confirmed former West Indies all-rounder Phil Simmons as the new coach of the national team.
Afghanistan to face India in their inaugural Test
Afghanistan are all set to make their Test debut with their Asian neighbour India as confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India Special Governing Body meeting on Monday.
Doping violation leads Mohammad Shahzad into 12-month ban
The International Cricket Council has confirmed a ban of 12 months for Afghanistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Shahzad after his sample tested positive for a banned substance Clenbuterol.
Afghanistan tour of Pakistan cancelled due to security concerns
The proposed Afghanistan's tour of Pakistan in April has been cancelled due to security concerns which have arisen after the terrorist attacks in Lahore.
India continue winning march while New Zealand, Afghanistan register first wins
India secured the top position in Group D of the ICC Under-19 World Cup after demolishing Nepal on the back of a strong batting performance while New Zealand and Afghanistan won their respective encounters to register their first win in the tournament.
Cricket World Player of the Week - Amir Hamza
For his match-winning bowling performance in the first One-Day International against Zimbabwe in Sharjah, helping Afghanistan defend 131, Amir Hamza is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
Inzamam-ul-Haq set to continue as Afghanistan coach
The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Wednesday confirmed that former Pakistan batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq will continue as the coach of the Afghanistan team for another two years.
Cricket World Player of the Week - Dawlat Zadran
For his impressive performances with the ball in the Twenty20 International series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, Afghanistan's Dawlat Zadran is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
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